Flexor Tendon Injuries

Overview

Journal J Am Acad Orthop Surg

Publisher Wolters Kluwer

Specialties General Surgery
Orthopedics

Date 2018 Jan 6

PMID 29303923

Citations 21

Authors

Christopher S Klifto

John T Capo

Anthony Sapienza

S Steven Yang

Nader Paksima

Affiliations

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Abstract

Flexor tendon injuries of the hand are uncommon, and they are among the most challenging orthopaedic injuries to manage. Proper management is essential to ensure optimal outcomes. Consistent, successful management of flexor tendon injuries relies on understanding the anatomy, characteristics and repair of tendons in the different zones, potential complications, rehabilitation protocols, recent advances in treatment, and future directions, including tissue engineering and biologic modification of the repair site.

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